Re: Lotus tuned Spectra?

Jeff wrote:

> "T. Rivet" <none@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in news:YbAKj.89$Zh6.13@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> 
> 
>>While doing some research before purchasing my 2004.5 Spectra, I've run 
>>into several sources that claim the Spectra's suspension was "Tuned by 
>>Lotus"
>>
>>A few examples:
>>
>>http://cars.about.com/cs/newcarprofiles/p/kia_spectra.htm
>>
>>http://www.edmunds.com/kia/spectra/review.html
>>
>>http://autos.aol.com/cars-Kia-Spectra-2005/at-a-glance
>>
>>
>>A couple of questions;
>>
>>What exactly does that mean?
>>
>>What years/models would this pertain too?
>>
>>Thanks in advance,
>>
>>Tim
>>
> 
> 
> It doesn't mean much.  "Lotus tuning" could mean anything from changing 
> springs to redesigning the whole suspension system.  You would have to
find 
> someone with inside information to get details of what they changed from

> Kia's original design.  
> Lotus tends to like springs on the soft side which would be why the
review 
> called it "floaty".  
> FWIW, Daewoo had Lotus tune the Leganza suspension.  While it would
corner 
> competently (with quite a bit of body roll), it was really more of a 
> highway cruiser.  My Optima corners better.
> 

Any idea what years or models (LX, EX, SX...)  I find mixed info on the 
subject.  Having some more info might be able to narrow my search.

Tim